Question

Again.

I shift my upper body
to the left,
legs sturdy,
eyes on the blur
that flies past me.

A thud.

Pink Boy writhes on the pavement.

I thought I would love
seeing him in pain.

But
he looks
more defeated than weak,
more helpless than scared,
like a caged puppy.

Question 1
Part A

Based on the context, what is most likely the meaning of writhes?


struggles to regain footing after falling

watches very closely

changes direction suddenly

turns from side to side due to suffering
Question 2
Part B

Highlight the context that best shows the meaning of writhes.

Answer 1

Part A's answer would be:

"turns from side to side due to suffering"

Part B's answer would be:

"like a caged puppy"

Step-by-step explanation:

The meaning of the word "writhes" in this poem most likely means "turning from side to side due to suffering" because writhes means to squirm, or wiggle.

I chose "like a caged puppy" to best describe writhes because when puppies are in cages, they usually move around back and forth, squirming, wanting to get out.

Answer 2

“ turns from side to side due to suffering “

and

“like a caged puppy “